Hardware Arsenal

Hardware segment showcasing practical tools like P4wnP1, Pwnagotchi, Flipper Zero, and PortaPack, giving a glimpse into hardware hacking and security.

1. HARDWARE ARSENAL DHIRAJ AMBIGAPATHI
2. ABOUT ME • Security Engineer/Consultant/Corporate Trainer/Speaker • 7 years of Professional Experience • PC Gamer/ Manga Reader • Occasional Traveler
3. SO WHAT IS HARDWARE ARSENAL? • WatchDogs Anyone? • Hardware Arsenal or Hacking Arsenal is building tools for specific purpose and targeting specific protocols. • Final goal is compromise but also what all can you compromise without breaking your cover • Curiosity of whether things around me are secure ? • Military Operations • Physical Red Team • Research for Fun
4. USB C • USB C is a 24 pin reversible connector that succeeds all previous USB connectors. • For European regions by December 28, 2024, smartphones, tablets, cameras, and headphones were required to have a USB-C port, and this requirement extended to laptops by April 28, 2026. • Supposed to be universal charger/cable .
5. BAD USB C • BAD USB C is a implementation of ESP32 Pico to replicate a USB C, but for executing key strokes • Key strokes can be used to execute scripts, create payloads, runas admin/root etc • But we’re using ESP32 so we also have WiFi connectivity which can bypass Air gapped systems • You will need Physical access for this
6. REMOTE ACCESS IN AIRPLANE MODE
7. ETHICS AND RESEARCH • Import the Hardware - Caught with Customs • Don’t be a skid and don’t carelessly do this in public • Stick with Research and Development • Tons of Research • Request before Testing/Demos • Check and Follow regulations if any • Handle and Maintain hardware properly • Join a Community – Dangerousthings, reddit, twitter
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